Armscor IT Technician in Training

Advertiser: Armscor
Location: Pretoria

The ICT Division of the IT Department has a vacancy for an IT Technician in Training (2 year contract).

The purpose of this job: The incumbent will be provided with an opportunity to develop skills and gain practical experience in service desk, server, network and application environments.

Critical performance areas:
- Installations and configuration of end user computer hardware and software.
- Resolution of all IT end-user related incidents, problems and requests.
- Update logged calls with relevant information on all outstanding calls.
- Installation, configuration, administration and monitoring of servers.
- Basic trouble shooting and fault management of servers.
- Server capacity management and reporting.
- Administration and maintenance of corporate network
- Basic troubleshooting and fault management on network
- Develop and maintain databases
- Coding, debugging, testing, and documentation of application programs.

Expert ability and competencies required:
- BSc Computer Science or B Tech in IT.
- No experience is required
- Above average interpersonal, problem solving, analytical, team work and communication skills.
- A valid code B license is an added advantage

To apply for this position please email a detailed CV to careers@armscor.co.za

Important:
- Please indicate the job title and reference number of the position you are applying for in the subject line of the email as well as in your application.
- No applications will be accepted after the closing date.
- Do not enclose copies of your identity document or qualifications with your first application.
- Please indicate the position and the reference number in your application.

In line with Armscor's commitment to compliance to Employment Equity Act, preference will be given to suitable candidates from designated groups. People with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to psychometric assessment, an appropriate reference check, verification of the applicant's personal data and security clearance as part of the selection process. Please note that appointment to this position is subject to obtaining / maintaining a positive security clearance.

Should you not hear from us within two months after forwarding your application please consider your application to be unsuccessful.

Reference number: IT 9911632

Closing date: 30 April 2013

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Definitions:

Internship:

There are basically two types of internships:

  • The Undergraduate Internship: Usually with bigger organisations that pick undergraduates to attend the internship. It often takes places during the holidays and the average durations is a few weeks. In most cases the intern will receive some sort of stipend or salary and this type of internship may lead to a job offer to the intern once he / she is finished with their studies.
  • The Graduate Internship: This type of internship could be paid or unpaid and it is to gain practical work experience after the qualification has been completed and in a job related to the qualification. It could be from a few weeks or even one or two years long. This type of internship could also lead to permanent employment.

Learnerships:

A learnership is an occupational qualification and it consists of theory and work-based experience and practical skills, with formal assessment and a qualification. At the end of the learnership the candidate may be offered permanent employment.

In-service training:

In-service training is to gain practical work experience during studies. It usually takes place after a few years of theory has been successfully completed. It is essential work experience that is part of the qualification and the in-service training is necessary to achieve the qualification. It could be paid or unpaid.